Jay Clayton, currently the top federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York and President Trump's nominee to replace Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, appeared before the Senate Intelligence Committee on July 15. Senators questioned him on his statements regarding the 2020 presidential election certification, subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists, and Tulsi Gabbard's activities. Confirmation is tied to reauthorization of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Section 702.